2. Upgrade your news sources.

The stock markets are tied to global economic news, but your 5 o’clock news isn’t always the best source for investor-relevant news – consider upgrading your news sources. We’re impartial to Seeking Alpha, where our founder is a regular contributor. You might also consider some of our favorite personal finance bloggers and our recommended global market news sites. And following on from our earlier recommendation, apps like Flipboard or Zite can also help you source and sift through incoming newsfeeds – don’t let yourself get overwhelmed.

3. Find yourself a finance accountability buddy.

Last but not least, trying to reach your goals along can be challenging. If you don’t have someone cheering you on, it’s time to change that! Find a finance accountability buddy that can join you for classes or events, can help cheer you on when nearing your goals, and can be a sounding board when examining new investing strategies and opportunities. Having an accountability buddy also helps encourage you to get really clear on your goals, as you’ll need to articulate them to your partner. You can even get an online accountability partner!